Timonee' McCargo
South Boston
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and cardiac monitoring. Proven ability to enhance recovery through effective communication and evidence-based practices. Skilled in EPIC charting and medication administration, consistently delivering optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
South Boston
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient population in 20-bed Med-Surg unit focused on orthopedic surgeries and cardiac monitoring.
- Managed patient load of up to six individuals per shift, emphasizing safety and recovery through evidence-based practices.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms via telemetry, promptly reporting arrhythmias and changes in patient conditions.
- Conducted post-operative assessments for orthopedic patients, including pain management and mobility interventions.
- Administered medications (IV, oral, IM), initiated IV access, and managed wound care and surgical sites.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Documented care using Epic, ensuring compliance with hospital protocol through timely and accurate records.
- Educated patients and families on medication regimens and discharge instructions to enhance understanding.
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
South Boston
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Documented patient care services by maintaining accurate charting in designated areas.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vitals, collected specimens, and maximized patient comfort to enhance recovery.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician promptly.
- Recognized signs of abuse or neglect and escalated as per policy guidelines.
- Managed cleanliness of patient rooms, shared-living spaces, and nursing stations.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, following established protocols.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse immediately.
Cashier
Sheetz
South Boston
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Radford University
Radford, VA12-2019
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
05-2016
Skills
- EPIC charting
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Cardiac monitoring
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Treatment planning
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2023
Cashier
Sheetz
01.2018 - 02.2020
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Radford University
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
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